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Cloistered

A gripping memoir of life as a nun, a Radio 4 Book of the Week

podle Catherine Coldstream ...

‘Evocative’ Sarah Perry**‘Immersive’ Katherine May‘Profoundly moving’ Mark HaddonDiscover Catherine Coldstream’s compelling account of life as a nun in the 1990s, and the dramatic events which led to her flight from the monastery.**After the shock of her father’s death, and with the rest of her family scattered, Catherine was left grieving and alone at twenty-four. A search for meaning led her to ... Přečtěte si více

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‘Evocative’ Sarah Perry**‘Immersive’ Katherine May‘Profoundly moving’ Mark HaddonDiscover Catherine Coldstream’s compelling account of life as a nun in the 1990s, and the dramatic events which led to her flight from the monastery.**After the shock of her father’s death, and with the rest of her family scattered, Catherine was left grieving and alone at twenty-four. A search for meaning led her to
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The In-Between

Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments – THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

podle Hadley Vlahos ...

‘Refreshingly forthright’ New York Times | ‘Extraordinary’ Laura Lynne Jackson | ‘Beautifully written’ Katy Butler | ‘Tender and transformative’ Christie Tate | ‘Meaningful and sublime’ Theresa BrownWhat can life’s final moments teach us about living well today?In this bestselling memoir, palliat... ... Přečtěte si více

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‘Refreshingly forthright’ New York Times | ‘Extraordinary’ Laura Lynne Jackson | ‘Beautifully written’ Katy Butler | ‘Tender and transformative’ Christie Tate | ‘Meaningful and sublime’ Theresa BrownWhat can life’s final moments teach us about living well today?In this bestselling memoir, palliat...
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Unnatural Causes

Gripping true stories from the Sunday Times bestselling forensic pathologist

podle Dr Richard Shepherd ...

THE TRUE CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR AND 18-WEEK SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER'One of the most fascinating books I have read in a long time. Engrossing, a haunting page-turner. A book I could not put down' The Times, BOOKS OF THE YEAR__________Meet the forensic pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd.He solves the mysteries of unexplained or sudden death.He has performed over 2... ... Přečtěte si více

220,49 Kč

THE TRUE CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR AND 18-WEEK SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER'One of the most fascinating books I have read in a long time. Engrossing, a haunting page-turner. A book I could not put down' The Times, BOOKS OF THE YEAR__________Meet the forensic pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd.He solves the mysteries of unexplained or sudden death.He has performed over 2...
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The Whale / A Bright New Boise

podle Samuel D. Hunter ...

Acclaimed for his gentle, complex characterizations, Samuel D. Hunter's bighearted and funny plays explore the quiet desperation running through many American lives. The Whale tells the story of a six hundred-pound shut-in's last chance at redemption and of discovering beauty in the most unexpected places when he reaches out to his long-estranged—and severely unhappy—daughter. Hunter's second ... Přečtěte si více

263,89 Kč

Acclaimed for his gentle, complex characterizations, Samuel D. Hunter's bighearted and funny plays explore the quiet desperation running through many American lives. The Whale tells the story of a six hundred-pound shut-in's last chance at redemption and of discovering beauty in the most unexpected places when he reaches out to his long-estranged—and severely unhappy—daughter. Hunter's second
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Being Mortal

Medicine and What Matters in the End

podle Atul Gawande ...

**#1 New York Times BestsellerIn Being Mortal, bestselling author Atul Gawande tackles the hardest challenge of his profession: how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its ending**Medicine has triumphed in modern times, transforming birth, injury, and infectious disease from harrowing to manageable. But in the inevitable condition of aging and death, the goals of medicine ... Přečtěte si více

208,99 Kč

**#1 New York Times BestsellerIn Being Mortal, bestselling author Atul Gawande tackles the hardest challenge of his profession: how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its ending**Medicine has triumphed in modern times, transforming birth, injury, and infectious disease from harrowing to manageable. But in the inevitable condition of aging and death, the goals of medicine
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Funerary Practices in the Czech Republic

podle Olga Nešporová ...

Série série Funerary International
This book offers the first comprehensive study of Czech funerary practices to be published in English. It provides an in-depth account of the historical development of funeral traditions and customs in the Czech Lands from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.Czech funerary practice is today characterised by a very high cremation rate, the predominance of secular funerals and the ... Přečtěte si více

803,49 Kč

This book offers the first comprehensive study of Czech funerary practices to be published in English. It provides an in-depth account of the historical development of funeral traditions and customs in the Czech Lands from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.Czech funerary practice is today characterised by a very high cremation rate, the predominance of secular funerals and the
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The Rise of Contemporary Spiritualism

Concepts and controversies in talking to the dead

podle Anne Kalvig ...

Série série Studies in Death, Materiality and the Origin of Time
Talking to the dead and communication with 'the other side' is often presented as a taboo in an increasingly technological and medically advanced world. However, practices of spiritualism and mediumship continue to remain popular and in high demand within contemporary Western societies. This book analyses the practices of today’s mediums, who insist on standing at the threshold between life and ... Přečtěte si více

1 253,83 Kč

Talking to the dead and communication with 'the other side' is often presented as a taboo in an increasingly technological and medically advanced world. However, practices of spiritualism and mediumship continue to remain popular and in high demand within contemporary Western societies. This book analyses the practices of today’s mediums, who insist on standing at the threshold between life and
... Přečtěte si více
My Father's ALS

A Son's Healing Journey

podle Kenneth Kann ...

". . . a tale with many dimensions told with novelistic confidence" -Peter Booth Wiley, author and publisher". . . a must-read for anyone who is faced with the task of caring for and supporting a loved one with a tragic, progressive illness." -Nathan M. Bass, MD, PhDAfter months of puzzling symptoms, Kenneth Kann's dad is diagnosed with a "dread disease," amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS. His ... Přečtěte si více

163,14 Kč

". . . a tale with many dimensions told with novelistic confidence" -Peter Booth Wiley, author and publisher". . . a must-read for anyone who is faced with the task of caring for and supporting a loved one with a tragic, progressive illness." -Nathan M. Bass, MD, PhDAfter months of puzzling symptoms, Kenneth Kann's dad is diagnosed with a "dread disease," amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS. His
... Přečtěte si více
Death as Transformation

A Contemporary Theology of Death

podle Henry L. Novello ...

A key tenet of Christian faith is that the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a unique death by which the powers of death in the world have been conquered, so that Christian life in the Spirit is marked by the promise and hope of 'new life' already anticipated in the community of baptized believers. Notwithstanding this basic tenet regarding the Christian life as a participation in the redemptive ... Přečtěte si více

1 671,86 Kč

A key tenet of Christian faith is that the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a unique death by which the powers of death in the world have been conquered, so that Christian life in the Spirit is marked by the promise and hope of 'new life' already anticipated in the community of baptized believers. Notwithstanding this basic tenet regarding the Christian life as a participation in the redemptive
... Přečtěte si více
The Situation

A Radical Journey Thru Sisterhood

podle Lila Glasoe Francese ...

The Situation - A Radical Journey Thru Sisterhood is an intimate portrayal of two sisters, Carolyn and Lila, whose lives are deeply intertwined over forty years."The official FDNY response time to 9/11 was five seconds. Five seconds. That's how long it took for FDNY, for NYPD, for Port Authority, EMS to respond to an urgent need from the public. Five seconds. Hundreds died in an instant. Thousands ... Přečtěte si více

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The Situation - A Radical Journey Thru Sisterhood is an intimate portrayal of two sisters, Carolyn and Lila, whose lives are deeply intertwined over forty years."The official FDNY response time to 9/11 was five seconds. Five seconds. That's how long it took for FDNY, for NYPD, for Port Authority, EMS to respond to an urgent need from the public. Five seconds. Hundreds died in an instant. Thousands
... Přečtěte si více
Who Dies?

An Investigation of Conscious Living and Conscious Dying

podle Stephen Levine, Ondrea Levine ...

The first book that explains how to open to the immensity of living with death—and how participating fully in life is the perfect preparation for whatever may come next.In Who Dies?, the Levines provide calm compassion rather than the frightening melodrama of death. ... Přečtěte si více

217,49 Kč

The first book that explains how to open to the immensity of living with death—and how participating fully in life is the perfect preparation for whatever may come next.In Who Dies?, the Levines provide calm compassion rather than the frightening melodrama of death.
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Promoting Resilience

Responding to Adversity, Vulnerability, and Loss

Upravil: Neil Thompson, Gerry R. Cox ...

Promoting Resilience offers a fresh perspective that views resilience through a sociological lens, emphasizing the significance of loss issues and highlighting a range of practice implications across a wide range of fields.Drawing on the expertise of a wide range of contributors, the book provides a solid foundation for developing a fuller and more holistic picture of the many challenges ... Přečtěte si více

975,14 Kč

Promoting Resilience offers a fresh perspective that views resilience through a sociological lens, emphasizing the significance of loss issues and highlighting a range of practice implications across a wide range of fields.Drawing on the expertise of a wide range of contributors, the book provides a solid foundation for developing a fuller and more holistic picture of the many challenges
... Přečtěte si více
Necromanía

podle Claudio R. Negrete ...

La historia argentina y las noticias diarias demuestran que existe unacultura muy arraigada con relación a la muerte y en particular a losmuertos. Este libro reúne los casos, las pruebas y las historias másasombrosas; desmonta rumores y releva testimonios para armar esterompecabezas tan apasionante como tenebroso.Todavía hoy persiste la obsesión por remover las cenizas de lospróceres, robar partes ... Přečtěte si více

109,00 Kč

La historia argentina y las noticias diarias demuestran que existe unacultura muy arraigada con relación a la muerte y en particular a losmuertos. Este libro reúne los casos, las pruebas y las historias másasombrosas; desmonta rumores y releva testimonios para armar esterompecabezas tan apasionante como tenebroso.Todavía hoy persiste la obsesión por remover las cenizas de lospróceres, robar partes
... Přečtěte si více
Dealing with the Dead in Ancient Egypt

The Funerary Business of Petebaste

podle Koenraad Donker van Heel ...

An intimate look at the true story of the funerary business of a Theban mortuary priest 2800 years ago as unearthed by an ancient papyrusPetebaste son of Peteamunip, the choachyte, or water-pourer, lived during the first half of the seventh century BCE in the reigns of the Twenty-fifth Dynasty Kushite kings Shabaka and Taharqa and was responsible for the comfortable and carefree afterlife of his ... Přečtěte si více

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An intimate look at the true story of the funerary business of a Theban mortuary priest 2800 years ago as unearthed by an ancient papyrusPetebaste son of Peteamunip, the choachyte, or water-pourer, lived during the first half of the seventh century BCE in the reigns of the Twenty-fifth Dynasty Kushite kings Shabaka and Taharqa and was responsible for the comfortable and carefree afterlife of his
... Přečtěte si více
Benediction

podle Kent Haruf ...

Série Kniha 3 - Plainsong
Shortlisted for the Folio Prize'Unforgettable' – Anne Tyler'Stunningly original' – GuardianOne long last summer for Dad Lewis in his beloved town, Holt, Colorado. As old friends pass in and out to voice their farewells and good wishes, Dad's wife and daughter work to make his final days as comfortable as possible, knowing all is tainted by the heart-break of an absent son. Ne... ... Přečtěte si více

267,89 Kč

Shortlisted for the Folio Prize'Unforgettable' – Anne Tyler'Stunningly original' – GuardianOne long last summer for Dad Lewis in his beloved town, Holt, Colorado. As old friends pass in and out to voice their farewells and good wishes, Dad's wife and daughter work to make his final days as comfortable as possible, knowing all is tainted by the heart-break of an absent son. Ne...
... Přečtěte si více
Post-AIDS Discourse in Health Communication

Sociocultural Interpretations

Upravil: Ambar Basu, Andrew R. Spieldenner, Patrick J. Dillon ...

Série série Routledge Research in Health Communication
This book examines the discourse of a "post-AIDS" culture, and the medical-discursive shift from crisis and death to survival and living. Contributions from a diverse group of international scholars interrogate and engage with the cultural, social, political, scientific, historical, global, and local consumptions of the term "post-AIDS" from the perspective of meaning-making on health, illness, ... Přečtěte si více

1 170,22 Kč

This book examines the discourse of a "post-AIDS" culture, and the medical-discursive shift from crisis and death to survival and living. Contributions from a diverse group of international scholars interrogate and engage with the cultural, social, political, scientific, historical, global, and local consumptions of the term "post-AIDS" from the perspective of meaning-making on health, illness,
... Přečtěte si více
Death, Loss, and Grief in Literature for Youth

A Selective Annotated Bibliography for K-12

podle Alice Crosetto, Rajinder Garcha ...

Série Kniha 12 - Literature for Youth Series
All human beings encounter loss and death, as well as the grief associated with these experiences. It is therefore important for children and adolescents to understand that such events are inevitable and to learn how to accept loss and cope with their emotions. In order to help children through their pain, parents and caregivers need access to the proper resources that will help them discuss these ... Přečtěte si více

2 190,79 Kč

All human beings encounter loss and death, as well as the grief associated with these experiences. It is therefore important for children and adolescents to understand that such events are inevitable and to learn how to accept loss and cope with their emotions. In order to help children through their pain, parents and caregivers need access to the proper resources that will help them discuss these
... Přečtěte si více
The Mystery of Death

Why We Die?

podle MD Sharr ...

The Mystery of Death: Why We Die? explores the complex and often misunderstood phenomenon of death from multiple perspectives. The book delves into the biological, cultural, philosophical, and personal aspects of death, examining its inevitability, its impact on ecosystems and society, and the challenges it presents in modern medicine and ethics. It provides insights into the science of aging, the ... Přečtěte si více

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The Mystery of Death: Why We Die? explores the complex and often misunderstood phenomenon of death from multiple perspectives. The book delves into the biological, cultural, philosophical, and personal aspects of death, examining its inevitability, its impact on ecosystems and society, and the challenges it presents in modern medicine and ethics. It provides insights into the science of aging, the
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Final Journeys

A Practical Guide for Bringing Care and Comfort at the End of Life

podle Maggie Callanan ...

For more than two decades, hospice nurse Maggie Callanan has tended to the terminally ill and been a cornerstone of support for their loved ones. Now the coauthor of the classic bestseller Final Giftspasses along the lessons she has learned from the experts—her patients. Here is the guide we all need to understanding the special needs of the dying and those who care for them.In her work with ... Přečtěte si více

217,49 Kč

For more than two decades, hospice nurse Maggie Callanan has tended to the terminally ill and been a cornerstone of support for their loved ones. Now the coauthor of the classic bestseller Final Giftspasses along the lessons she has learned from the experts—her patients. Here is the guide we all need to understanding the special needs of the dying and those who care for them.In her work with
... Přečtěte si více
Pensar la muerte

podle Vladimir Jankélévitch, Françoise Schwad ...

Překlad: Horacio Zabaljáuregui ...

Série Kniha 644 - Colección Popular
Este libro reúne cuatro entrevistas poco conocidas en las que Jankélévitch aborda el misterio del instante mortal. En la primera, el filósofo reflexiona sobre la experiencia de la muerte de alguien cercano, de la del otro en general y sobre la incertidumbre metafísica que cada uno siente frente a la propia muerte. En la segunda analiza el sentido de la vida en el marco de las prácticas religiosas, ... Přečtěte si více

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Este libro reúne cuatro entrevistas poco conocidas en las que Jankélévitch aborda el misterio del instante mortal. En la primera, el filósofo reflexiona sobre la experiencia de la muerte de alguien cercano, de la del otro en general y sobre la incertidumbre metafísica que cada uno siente frente a la propia muerte. En la segunda analiza el sentido de la vida en el marco de las prácticas religiosas,
... Přečtěte si více
Questions de vie et de mort

Soins palliatifs et accompagnement des familles

podle Florence Plon ...

Série série Accompagner-Partager
Florence Plon situe sa réflexion dans le débat actuel sur la fin de vie. Son propos consiste à situer l’accompagnement des familles en soins palliatifs. Comment accompagner la famille et pas seulement le malade ? Médecine et psychanalyse se mettent en dialogue autour de questions essentielles telles que le deuil, la maladie et l’écoute de la souffrance physique et psychique : accompagner une ... Přečtěte si více

279,00 Kč

Florence Plon situe sa réflexion dans le débat actuel sur la fin de vie. Son propos consiste à situer l’accompagnement des familles en soins palliatifs. Comment accompagner la famille et pas seulement le malade ? Médecine et psychanalyse se mettent en dialogue autour de questions essentielles telles que le deuil, la maladie et l’écoute de la souffrance physique et psychique : accompagner une
... Přečtěte si více
A Death in the Family:

Stories Obits Tell

podle Donna McCart Sharkey ...

When her daughter died in November, 2013, she was a parent in search of consolation and looking for similarities to her situation. She began to read the obituary column of her local newspaper and although the author of A Death in the Family: Stories Obits Tell read extensively about death of an adult child, she found obituaries the most comforting and kept returning to them. Day after day, she ... Přečtěte si více

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When her daughter died in November, 2013, she was a parent in search of consolation and looking for similarities to her situation. She began to read the obituary column of her local newspaper and although the author of A Death in the Family: Stories Obits Tell read extensively about death of an adult child, she found obituaries the most comforting and kept returning to them. Day after day, she
... Přečtěte si více
Book 8. «The art of dying». Part 5

podle Oris Oris ...

Série Kniha 8 - «Life between Lives»
The author has tried to give the most detailed answers to specific questions through his many years of experience of independent out-of-body explorations of the Ethereal World: how to die correctly? How to learn to accept your death in time? How the transformation of subtle bodies takes place during the postmortem transition?This book, describing in the most detailed way the changing state of a ... Přečtěte si více

47,31 Kč nebo zdarma s Kobo Plus

The author has tried to give the most detailed answers to specific questions through his many years of experience of independent out-of-body explorations of the Ethereal World: how to die correctly? How to learn to accept your death in time? How the transformation of subtle bodies takes place during the postmortem transition?This book, describing in the most detailed way the changing state of a
... Přečtěte si více
Holocaust Images and Picturing Catastrophe

The Cultural Politics of Seeing

podle Angi Buettner ...

Holocaust Images and Picturing Catastrophe explores the phenomenon of Holocaust transfer, analysing the widespread practice of using the Holocaust and its imagery for the representation and recording of other historical events in various media sites. It investigates the use of Holocaust imagery in political and legal discourses, in critical thinking and philosophy, as well as in popular culture, ... Přečtěte si více

1 643,99 Kč

Holocaust Images and Picturing Catastrophe explores the phenomenon of Holocaust transfer, analysing the widespread practice of using the Holocaust and its imagery for the representation and recording of other historical events in various media sites. It investigates the use of Holocaust imagery in political and legal discourses, in critical thinking and philosophy, as well as in popular culture,
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Cloistered

The In-Between

Unnatural Causes

The Whale / A Bright New Boise

Being Mortal

Funerary Practices in the Czech Republic

The Rise of Contemporary Spiritualism

My Father's ALS

Death as Transformation

The Situation

Who Dies?

Promoting Resilience

Necromanía

Dealing with the Dead in Ancient Egypt

Benediction

Post-AIDS Discourse in Health Communication

Death, Loss, and Grief in Literature for Youth

The Mystery of Death

Final Journeys

Pensar la muerte

Questions de vie et de mort

A Death in the Family:

Book 8. «The art of dying». Part 5

Holocaust Images and Picturing Catastrophe